{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 253","outOfStateSupporters":16.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2103134,"projectId":10175973,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose page, which helped bring our performance of Disney's Frozen KIDS to life! With your support, our cast truly took their characters to the next level.\r\n\r\nOur students wanted to share their gratitude with you directly:\r\n\r\nOur \"Sven\" said: \"Thank you for the costume, it fits like my role!\"\r\n\r\nOur \"Chef\" wanted you to know: \"You are truly so kind and amazing!\"\r\n\r\nOne of our townspeople shared: \"Thank you SO SO much for donating! You really helped this show SHINE!\"\r\n\r\nA \"Hidden Folk\" character (who also appeared in the \"Summer\" scene) added: The costumes \"felt amazing and gave life to the show!\"\r\n\r\nWe couldn't agree more with our students. Throughout this process, these 4th and 5th graders grew not only as performing artists, but as responsible individuals. Before and after each run-through, every student made sure their costume was neatly tucked away in their personal costume bag. They took immense pride in their individualized outfits and props. While the cast always performed their hearts out, the production truly came together—looking like a miniature Broadway version of Frozen—once your funded pieces were added.\r\n\r\nAfter the show, a colleague emailed us to share: \"The children positively shine on stage, and you can feel their excitement, pride, and ability radiate through that auditorium.\" We know that so much of that radiance and pride came from the confidence of having real costumes to help them get into character. Your generosity means the world to our performing arts department and our entire school community. 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With your support, our cast truly took their characters to the next level.\r\n\r\nOur students wanted to share their gratitude with you directly:\r\n\r\nOur \"Sven\" said: \"Thank you for the costume, it fits like my role!\"\r\n\r\nOur \"Chef\" wanted you to know: \"You are truly so kind and amazing!\"\r\n\r\nOne of our townspeople shared: \"Thank you SO SO much for donating! You really helped this show SHINE!\"\r\n\r\nA \"Hidden Folk\" character (who also appeared in the \"Summer\" scene) added: The costumes \"felt amazing and gave life to the show!\"\r\n\r\nWe couldn't agree more with our students. Throughout this process, these 4th and 5th graders grew not only as performing artists, but as responsible individuals. Before and after each run-through, every student made sure their costume was neatly tucked away in their personal costume bag. They took immense pride in their individualized outfits and props. While the cast always performed their hearts out, the production truly came together—looking like a miniature Broadway version of Frozen—once your funded pieces were added.\r\n\r\nAfter the show, a colleague emailed us to share: \"The children positively shine on stage, and you can feel their excitement, pride, and ability radiate through that auditorium.\" We know that so much of that radiance and pride came from the confidence of having real costumes to help them get into character. Your generosity means the world to our performing arts department and our entire school community. 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The smiles on their faces and the enthusiasm in their classrooms are a direct reflection of your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply appreciative of your commitment to nurturing young learners and helping us build a positive, inspiring environment for them to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1778880256018,"projectUrl":"project/make-every-moment-count/10277633/","projectTitle":"Make Every Moment Count","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barclay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp442516_orig.jpg?crop=1672,1672,x375,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606150662080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/442516"},{"teacherId":442516,"projectId":10265124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our fifth grade classroom project. Because of your kindness, we were able to provide treats for our prize box, which has already made a big impact on our students.\r\n Your donation has helped create a positive and motivating environment where students feel recognized and excited about their hard work. The prize box has become a meaningful incentive, encouraging responsibility, effort, and good choices each day.\r\n We truly appreciate your generosity and your commitment to supporting our students. Your contribution has brought smiles, motivation, and a sense of celebration into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778223724135,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-good-times/10265124/","projectTitle":"Celebrate Good Times!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barclay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp442516_orig.jpg?crop=1672,1672,x375,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606150662080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/442516"},{"teacherId":442516,"projectId":10241745,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our fifth grade classroom prize box. Your kindness brought so much excitement and joy to our students. When the treats arrived, the children were thrilled and could not stop smiling. They felt proud, motivated, and truly appreciated knowing that people cared enough to support them.\r\n\r\nThe prize box has become a special way to celebrate hard work, positive behavior, and academic success in our classroom. Your generosity helps create a fun and encouraging learning environment where students feel valued and inspired to do their best every day.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire class, thank you again for your thoughtfulness and support. 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All while building their literacy skills as well---what a win!! \r\n\r\nYour investment directly impacts their learning and supports my teaching every day, and I am sincerely appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1768783876191,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-magic/10033437/","projectTitle":"Making Math Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dwyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5802069_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535585909351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dwyer"},{"teacherId":442516,"projectId":9943410,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our project. Your support means more than you know. Because of you, our classroom prize box will be filled with exciting rewards that motivate students, celebrate their hard work, and make learning feel joyful.\r\n\r\nThese prizes aren't just small treats,they're tools that help build positive habits, encourage perseverance, and create a classroom culture where effort is recognized and celebrated. My students light up when they earn a prize, and your kindness makes those moments possible.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your willingness to invest in our classroom community. Thank you for believing in my students and helping make school a place where they feel seen, supported, and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1765305579875,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success-and-focus-tools/9943410/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success and Focus Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barclay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp442516_orig.jpg?crop=1672,1672,x375,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606150662080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/442516"},{"teacherId":442516,"projectId":9943209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project. Your support means more than you know. Because of you, our classroom prize box will be filled with exciting rewards that motivate students, celebrate their hard work, and make learning feel joyful.\r\n\r\nThese prizes aren't just small treats, they're tools that help build positive habits, encourage perseverance, and create a classroom culture where effort is recognized and celebrated. My students light up when they earn a prize, and your kindness makes those moments possible.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your willingness to invest in our classroom community. Thank you for believing in my students and helping make school a place where they feel seen, supported, and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1765919394094,"projectUrl":"project/sweets-snacks-and-spectacular-wins/9943209/","projectTitle":"Sweets, Snacks, and Spectacular Wins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barclay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp442516_orig.jpg?crop=1672,1672,x375,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606150662080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/442516"},{"teacherId":2103134,"projectId":9851360,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our Donors Choose page helping bring our performance of \"Night at the Holiday Museum\" to life! With your support, our cast took their characters to the next level on our stage. The 4th and 5th graders grew not only as performing artists, but responsible individuals. Being responsible for costumes and props before and after each rehearsal and performance was great practice for our bigger Disney production in the Spring. They were so proud and grateful for their individualized costumes and props. The cast performed their hearts out, but it truly came together once their costumes and props were added. Your generosity means so much to our performing arts department and our school community. Thank you for contributing to the magic of the holiday season!","fullyFundedDate":1764697505679,"projectUrl":"project/winter-performing-arts-production/9851360/","projectTitle":"Winter Performing Arts Production","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Provvisiero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2103134_orig.jpg?crop=1935,1935,x198,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583503599089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-provvisiero"},{"teacherId":9931480,"projectId":9731358,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity in funding our project. Because of your support, our classroom has been transformed in ways that nurture both academic growth and emotional well‑being.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the Dog Man series has sparked an incredible excitement for reading. Students who once hesitated to pick up a book now eagerly dive into these stories, laughing together, sharing favorite parts, and building confidence in their reading skills. The books have become a bridge to literacy, helping reluctant readers discover the joy of storytelling and strengthening our classroom community.\r\n\r\n The calming corner has given students a safe, supportive space to manage their emotions and practice self‑regulation. It empowers them to take ownership of their feelings, use strategies to refocus, and return to learning with a clear mind. This resource has created a calmer, more inclusive environment where every child feels respected and supported.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has shown our students that their voices matter and that people believe in their potential. The combination of engaging books and a calming space has balanced joy in learning with emotional wellness, helping each child feel seen, valued, and capable.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom. Your generosity has made a lasting difference, and my students and I are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758898904500,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-find-calm-joy-of-read/9731358/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Find Calm & Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Didia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9931480_orig.jpg?crop=2838,2838,x0,y520&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758905411878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931480"},{"teacherId":5802069,"projectId":9546998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of to my classroom. The supplies I have received have already been put to use and will continue to have a direct and lasting impact on our classroom community.\r\nStudents eyes light up when the Fun Friday bin comes out! They are eagerly making groups to play Blokus, which is building our geometric and spatial thinking. Another group has bonded over a shared love of Lego---creating vehicles, new worlds, and lasting friendships! Next in rotation will be chess, checkers, and Rummikub! Games that will be played over and over again! \r\nThank you again for your dedication to my classroom and the students of NYC public schools.","fullyFundedDate":1757518330448,"projectUrl":"project/fourth-grade-fun-friday/9546998/","projectTitle":"Fourth Grade Fun Friday!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dwyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5802069_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535585909351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dwyer"},{"teacherId":5802069,"projectId":9546910,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of to my classroom. Your contribution helped me set up my classroom for success! Your contribution is truly appreciated and will have a direct and lasting impact on our community.\r\nThanks to your kindness, we have already been able to create seasonal watercolor decor for our classroom and I have set up the library using the plastic display supports. The students are visiting the library far more now that our beautiful picture books are being shown off! Additionally, the colorful cardstock paper has been used to present student work on bulletin boards in a eye catching way! \r\nWith your help, I am working to create a vibrant, welcoming space where children and adults can learn and work collaboratively. 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